Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Network Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract based in Oxford. The role involves configuring Cisco routers and switches in Data Centres, onboarding devices, and collaborating with project managers. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Cisco technologies, excellent interpersonal skills, and a relevant networking qualification. This position requires flexibility for out-of-hours standby support and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies including switching best practices.
• Experience configuring networks in a managed data-networking environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to build customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Configure routers and switches as per design documents.
• Onboard devices onto the network management platform.
• Rack and stack devices in Data Centres.

Skills

Configure routers and switches

Strong knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies

Hands-on expertise with Cisco routers and switches

Experience configuring networks

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Relevant networking qualification

Tools

Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)

Job description

Network Engineer - Data Centres - Cisco

£(Apply online only)/ Day (Outside IR35)

6 Months Contract

Reading / Bath

Network Engineer is required for a 6-month contract based in Reading/ Bath (Hybrid) working Data Centres to configure Routers and Switches, Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs).

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 2/3 days/week working on-site from the office in Central London. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide out of hours standby support (min. 1 in 6 ROTA basis), with a requirement to travel to a location if a physical intervention is required during incident management.

Key Skills, Experience & Tasks

• Configure routers and switches in line with design documents (IP data perspective)
• Onboard devices onto the network management platform
• Rack and stack relevant devices in Data Centres
• Attend internal meetings and work closely with project managers to deliver the implementation plan

• Strong knowledge of Cisco LAN and Wireless LAN technologies, including switching and IP addressing best practice
• Hands‑on expertise with Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 3850s, Nexus 9k, ISRs, ASRs)
• Experience configuring networks in a managed data‑networking environment, supported by a relevant networking qualification
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strongly Desirable: Please active SC clearance.